Albizia julibrissin - 40-60 CM P9

Description
The Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is a roundish garden plant that produces pink-coloured flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to August. The Silk tree also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acacia nemu.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silk tree are medium green, pinnate. Silk tree is bright yellow-green in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Silk tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: From February to July.

Care
- Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from June to August. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Ornamental shrub, tub, solitary plant